Tool & Die Maker MRA-The Management Association United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha W24400 Riverwood Drive (Show on map) Sep 30, 2026

Waukesha Metal Products

Tool & Die Maker

Waukesha, WI We are looking for an experienced Tool & Die Maker with a strong emphasis on building and developing metal stamping dies. This position will be responsible for building, repairing, modifying, troubleshooting, and maintaining dies, tools, gauges, fixtures, and other tooling used in the manufacturing process.

What You'll Do Build, repair, alter, and maintain metal stamping dies and other tooling

Plan, lay out, and perform bench and machine operations based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements

Perform precision bench and assembly work, including fitting, aligning, calibrating, adjusting, and finishing tooling

Build tooling from your own concepts when design specifications are not available

Troubleshoot progressive dies and identify opportunities for corrections and improvements

Respond to tooling issues and concerns from the production floor

Perform preventative maintenance and ensure tooling repairs are completed efficiently

Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools

Maintain quality, workmanship, and dimensional accuracy of assigned work

Participate in quality audits and maintain required documentation

Follow 5S, safety, environmental, and quality procedures

What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years of tool building experience or equivalent experience

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker card preferred

Previous tool building experience preferred

Progressive die troubleshooting experience required

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications

Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and precision measurement

Experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments

SolidWorks and/or Mastercam experience is a plus

Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others

Physical & Work Environment Primarily works in a tool room environment

Must be able to stand for extended periods, with intermittent sitting and walking

May occasionally need to climb, balance, reach overhead, stoop, kneel, or crouch

Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Work environment can be loud

Required PPE includes steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and company uniform

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for a skilled Tool & Die Maker to take a hands-on role in building precision tooling from the ground up, while also using their troubleshooting and machining expertise to support productio Notify me of jobs like this